Island PRIDE

Island PRIDE, a group led by young indigenous Micronesian women and girls, was established to empower Micronesian communities to respond to the adverse impacts of climate change by combining indigenous knowledge and modern adaptation strategies. Social distancing has halted events run by the group, and a lack of internet access has meant they are unable to continue meeting. They have serious concerns about women in their community who lack access to hygiene products and in addition are unable to use a large amount of water due to the island experiencing a severe drought. The group aims to provide women, especially new young mothers, with Healthy Hygiene Kits that will include products that will help boost their resilience to the threat of COVID19 as well as offer some financial relief from the purchase of products that are unaffordable for most.